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1 Verification Objective and Details
The objective of the verification is to confirm data, controls and processes supporting the emission
reduction or removal calculations as presented in the GHG Report and corresponding GHG Assertion
according to the procedures set out in ISO 14064-3.
Additional objectives include confirming that the GHG Report and corresponding GHG Assertion
conformed to the requirements and principles of ISO 14064-2 and are without material discrepancies.
ISO 14064-2 defines the following terms used in the context of a GHG verification:
GHG Assertion: a declaration or factual and objective statement made by the Responsible
Party.
Project: activity or activities that alter the conditions identified in the baseline scenario which
cause greenhouse gas emission reductions or greenhouse gas removal enhancements.
9ISO 14064-2 defines the following parties associated with the verification:
Responsible Party: person or persons responsible for the provision of the greenhouse gas
assertion and supporting GHG information.
The Responsible Party for this verification is Prism Farms Ltd. (Prism Farms).
Intended User: individual or organization identified by those reporting GHG-related information
as being the one who relies on that information to make decisions.
The Intended User for this verification is the CSA CleanProjects® Registry and its users.
Verifier: competent and independent person, or persons, with the responsibility of performing
and reporting on the verification process.
The Verifier for this verification is Brightspot Climate Inc. (Brightspot). The verification team
members are described in Section 1.11 of this report.
1.1 Project Title
Prism Farms Biomass Heating Project.
1.2 Project Start Date
The project start date was February 14, 2006, which was confirmed by the Responsible Party during
the site visit.
1.3 Verification Site Visit (date)
A site visit to the project site was conducted by Aaron Schroeder on April 25, 2017. During the site visit
opening meeting, the Responsible Party’s representative, Ryan Tiessen, provided an overview of the
facility and answered questions related to ownership, additionality, data collection and data integrity.
The site visit also included a tour of the facility with observations of the biomass combustion equipment
and biomass handling systems.
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1.4 Expected Lifetime of the Project
The credit duration period of the Project is February 14, 2006 to February 14, 2021. This aligns with
Prism Farms anticipation of the biomass boiler’s operational life of fifteen years, minimum.
1.5 Type of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction or Removal Project
Prism Farms Biomass Heating Project is a biomass diversion project, which utilizes biomass for energy.
1.6 Methodology Appropriateness
The quantification methodology applied to the Project is the Alberta Environment Specified Gas Emitters
Regulation’s Quantification Protocol for Diversion of Biomass to Energy from Biomass to Energy from
Biomass Combustion Facilities, Version 1.0, September 2007.
This methodology has been confirmed as appropriate for the Project based on a review of the following:
• The energy is produced from biomass is offsetting fossil fuel generated energy;
• Evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the baseline condition of landfilling biomass
was the most likely alternative to combustion and that waste is converted to energy at the
facility.
• Evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the biomass would have undergone anaerobic
decomposition in a landfill as confirmed by an affirmation from the biomass supplier.
• The Project is not reporting under the Alberta Emissions Offset Program and therefore is not
required to meet the eligibility requirements.
Version 2.0 of the Protocol was published in January 2014 with an expanded scope of eligible projects
and a revised quantification methodology for reductions from landfill diversion. Version 1.0 (2007) has
remained the Project Protocol for consistency; however, the updated quantification methodology for
reductions from landfill diversion has been applied. This updated methodology is published in Alberta
Environment’s Carbon Offset Emission Factors Handbook (March 2015).
1.7 Legal Land Description
This is an Ontario-based project. Prism Farms is located at:
Street Address:
731 Mersea Road 7
Leamington, ON N0P 2J0
Geographic Location:
Latitude: 42.109658
Longitude: -82.591341
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1.8 Ownership Verification
Prism Farms holds sole ownership of the facility and the Project, including all associated environmental
attributes. Prism Farms is the Responsible Party making the GHG Assertion.
1.9 Reporting, Monitoring, and Verification Details
The GHG reporting period covered by this verification is January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016,
consisting solely of 2016 vintage credits.
Prism Farms anticipates that the Project will report on an annual basis for subsequent emission
reduction assertions.
The Responsible Party has developed a monitoring plan for each of the project parameters, including
the quantification variables used to calculate the emission reduction. The monitoring plan was reviewed
during the verification – see Section 3.5 for the verification results.
This Verification Report will be posted publically on the GHG CleanProjects® registry along with the
GHG Project and related GHG Report and Assertion (May 1, 2017), to which it pertains.
1.10 Level of Assurance and Verification Summary
The verification was planned and executed to reach a reasonable level of assurance.
There were no discrepancies detected in the final GHG Assertion.
The Responsible Party’s asserted emission reduction is provided in the following table:
Table 1: GHG Assertions by Vintage Year
GHG Emission Reduction 2016: 2,579 tonnes CO2e
Source: Prism Farms Biomass Heating Project – GHG Emissions Reduction Report 2016 (May 1, 2017)
1.11 Roles and Responsibilities
The verification team comprised exclusively of Aaron Schroeder, P.Eng., as Lead Verifier. The Lead
Verifier was responsible for all activities conducted within the verification, including the development of
the Verification and Sampling Plans, as well as the execution of the verification procedures. The Lead
Verifier was the lead author of the Verification Report and executed the Verification Statement.
1.11.1 AUTHORIZED PROJECT CONTACT
Kelsey Lank, AIT.
Carbon Solutions Analyst
Blue Source Canada ULC
+1 (403) 262-3026 ext. 228
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1.11.2 PROJECT PROPONENT
Prism Farms Ltd.
731 Mersea Road 7
Leamington, ON N0P 2J0
Canada
Contact: Ryan Tiessen
+1 (519) 796-9324
1.11.3 PROJECT DEVELOPER
Prism Farms Ltd.
731 Mersea Road 7
Leamington, ON N0P 2J0
Canada
Contact: Ryan Tiessen
+1 (519) 796-9324
1.11.4 REPORT VERIFIER
Brightspot Climate Inc.
225 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C3
Canada
Lead Verifier: Aaron Schroeder
+1 (604) 353-0264
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2 Verification Criteria
As per ISO 14064-3, the verification assessed the project document and all supporting information.
2.1 Scope
Table 2: Verification Scope
Geographic Boundary: Prism Farms Ltd.
731 Mersea Road 7
Leamington, ON N0P 2J0
Geographic Location:
Latitude: 42.109658
Longitude: -82.591341
Physical Operations: • Two biomass boiler
• Two fossil fuel boilers
• Biomass storage and conveyor system
• Hot water (heat) closed-loop distribution piping system
GHG Sources, Sinks and
Reservoirs:
Baseline Emissions:
• Decomposition of biomass in a landfill
• Combustion of fossil fuels for heat production
• Fossil fuel upstream extraction and processing emissions
Project Emissions:
• Combustion of biomass
• Biomass transfer
Verification Criteria: • Alberta Environment Specified Gas Emitters Regulation’s Quantification Protocol for Diversion of Biomass to Energy from Biomass to Energy from Biomass Combustion Facilities, Version 1.0, September 2007
• Requirements of ISO 14064-2
GHG Report Template for CSA CleanProjects® Registry
Type of GHGs: • Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
• Methane (CH4)
• Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Reporting Period: January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
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2.2 Materiality
The quantitative materiality threshold identifies misstated or omitted information that would significantly
misrepresent the GHG Assertion to the intended user. For this project, the quantitative materiality
threshold is equal to 5% of the asserted greenhouse gas emission reduction. Qualitative discrepancies
will also be evaluated and considered against the needs of the intended user.
3 Verification Plan
3.1 Preliminary Review
The verification team conducted a preliminary review of the project and project documentation. The
review was conducted by reviewing the draft GHG Report and interviewing representatives of the
responsible party. Through this review, the verification team confirmed that the team has the necessary
technical skills and competencies to review the nature, scale and complexity of the project.
A preliminary review of the completeness and appropriateness of the GHG Report and GHG Assertion
and data management systems confirmed that the project is ready for verification.
There were no issues raised through the preliminary review that would have precluded the completion
of the verification.
3.2 Verification Risk Assessment
The Verification Risk Assessment was completed during the verification planning stage. Verification risk
is defined as the risk of an incorrect verification conclusion. It can be calculated as the product of the
Project’s inherent risks, the Responsible Party’s control risks and the Verifier’s detection risks. The
verifier cannot affect the inherent risk or the control risk. Therefore, to reduce the overall verification risk
and reach the agreed level of assurance (defined in the verification scope), the verifier must design
verification procedures that reduce the detection risk.
The following table presents the results of the verification risk assessment. Each inherent and control
risk is described along with the risk evaluation (high/medium/low). The risk evaluation considers both
the magnitude of the activity data or inventory component on the overall GHG assertion as well as the
probability that the risk will result in a discrepancy, as assessed by the verifier.
In instances where a substantive approach is applied in the verification procedure (i.e. the procedure
tests the data, rather than the Responsible Party’s controls), the Responsible Party’s control is not
listed, but is denoted “N/A”; however, this does not imply that the Responsible Party does not have a
control in place.
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Table 3: Verification Risk Assessment
Activity Data /
Inventory Component
Inherent Risk Control Risk Detection
Risk Design
Description of Verification Procedure
PROTOCOL AND GENERAL APPLICABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The energy produced
from biomass must be
displacing fossil fuel
generated energy.
Relevance – Low
Biomass produced
energy may be used for
purposes other than
displacing fossil fuel
energy or the proportion
of natural gas and
heating oil displacement
may not be appropriate.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – Observe biomass
combustion units during site visit to determine
if use of biomass produced energy is
displacing energy that otherwise would have
been produced using fossil fuels.
The avoided anaerobic
decomposition of
biomass must be
substantiated.
Relevance – High
The biomass may not
have decomposed
anaerobically in a landfill
in the baseline condition.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – inquire the source of
biomass through interviews during the site
visit. Observe the biomass composition during
the site visit to determine if it is virgin material
or construction and demolition waste.
Ownership Relevance – Low
Ownership of emission
reduction may not be
clearly defined.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – confirm that emission
reduction achieved through biomass
combustion is wholly owned by the
Responsible Party through interviews during
the site visit.
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Activity Data /
Inventory Component
Inherent Risk Control Risk Detection
Risk Design
Description of Verification Procedure
ISO 14064-2 REQUIREMENTS
Project information Completeness – Medium
Accuracy – Medium
The project information
provided in the GHG
report may not include all
information required by
ISO 14064-2 or may be
inaccurate
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – review all information
provided in the GHG Report, comparing it to
observations made during the site visit and
data and documentation provided by the
Responsible Party. Confirm that all required
data is included in the report and is accurate.
Definition and selection
of Sources, Sinks and
Reservoirs (SSRs)
Completeness – High
Relevance – High
Conservativeness - High
SSRs identified and
selected for
quantification may be
incomplete or may not
be relevant to the
project.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – review the GHG Report
and supporting documentation, comparing
the selection of SSRs described in these
documents to observations made during the
site visit. Evaluate the justifications provided
for excluding SSRs, confirming that a
conservative approach has been applied.
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Activity Data /
Inventory Component
Inherent Risk Control Risk Detection
Risk Design
Description of Verification Procedure
Data monitoring for each
quantification parameter
Completeness – Low
Relevance – Low
Transparency – Low
Plan for monitoring data
may be incomplete,
inappropriate or may not
provide for sufficient
transparency in data.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
High Substantive test – review the data monitoring
plan for each quantification parameter,
evaluating for completeness and relevance
based on understanding of the overall project.
Review level of transparency in project data to
confirm sufficient transparency to conduct the
verification at a reasonable level of assurance
and meet the needs of the intended user.
QUANTIFICATION DATA
Biomass anaerobic
decomposition factors,
biomass combustion
emission factors,
biomass heating values,
ash content
Accuracy – High
Factors may not be
transcribed correctly
from reference
documents.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – review and confirm the
transcription of all emission factors from
reference documents.
Woodchip mass Accuracy – Low
Woodchip mass may not
be correctly transcribed
from supplier invoices
and reports.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test – Recalculate the emission
reduction using mass of woodchips from
supplier’s invoices.
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Activity Data /
Inventory Component
Inherent Risk Control Risk Detection
Risk Design
Description of Verification Procedure
Biomass combustion
auxiliary equipment
inventory, nameplate
ratings and hours in
operation
Completeness – Low
Accuracy – Low
Equipment inventory may
be incomplete or
nameplate ratings may
be inaccurately
recorded.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test: observe biomass
combustion auxiliary equipment during the
site visit to determine the completeness of the
inventory and the accurate recording of the
nameplate readings. Inquire the hours in
operation for each equipment from operations
staff.
EMISSION REDUCTION QUANTIFICATION AND REPORTING
Quantification of
emission reduction
Accuracy (high)
Emission reduction
calculation may contain
arithmetic errors.
N/A – verification is not
relying on Responsible
Party Controls.
Low Substantive test: Recalculate the emission
reduction using original metered data.
Transcription of final
emission reduction into
GHG Report
Accuracy (high)
Final emission reduction
may not have been
transcribed accurately
from calculation
spreadsheets into the
GHG Report
N/A (controls not
considered for
verification)
Low Substantive test: compare the final emission
reduction quantity reported by the
Responsible Party to the quantity reported in
the GHG Report. Also, compare these
quantities to the recalculated quantity in
previous verification procedures.
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3.3 Sampling Plan
The verification procedures that could apply sampling of the project data are listed in the following table.
The sampling size, the sampling methodology and their respective justifications are also described in the following table.
Table 4: Sampling Plan
Activity Data /
Inventory
Component
Detection
Risk
Design
Description of Verification
Procedure
Sampling Methodology and
Justification
Sample Size
There was no sampling of datasets required to complete the verification. All verification procedures either reviewed all project data or
sampling was not applicable.
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3.4 GHG Report
The final GHG Report subject to this verification is dated May 1, 2017.
The asserted emission reduction quantity is shown in 1.10 of this report.
3.5 Verification Findings
The results of the verification risk assessment provided the basis for the verification procedures. Table 5, below, provides a summary of the
verification procedures where discrepancies were detected. Table 6, which follows, provides a description of every verification procedure that
was completed.
Detailed working papers regarding the verification procedures are available on request.
Table 5: Verification Findings Summary
Table 6: Findings of Verification Procedures
Activity Data / Inventory Component Description
Verification Procedures Verification Findings
PROTOCOL AND GENERAL APPLICABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The energy produced
from biomass must be
displacing fossil fuel
generated energy.
Substantive test – Observe biomass
combustion units during site visit to
determine if use of biomass produced
energy is displacing energy that otherwise
would have been produced using fossil
fuels.
Biomass is combusted solely to produce hot water, based on
observation made during the site visit. Prior to the installation of the
biomass burner, fossil fuels were used to produce hot water.
No discrepancies were detected in the applicability of biomass
as a fuel to displace fossil fuels.
Activity Data / Inventory
Component Description Discrepancy Description
Discrepancy
Type
Discrepancy
Magnitude
No discrepancies were detected in the final GHG Assertion.
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Activity Data / Inventory Component Description
Verification Procedures Verification Findings
The avoided anaerobic
decomposition of biomass
must be substantiated.
Substantive test – inquire the source of
biomass through interviews during the site
visit. Observe the biomass composition
during the site visit to determine if it is
virgin material or construction and
demolition waste.
The site operator stated that biomass is sourced solely from a
supplier that procures construction and demolition waste that is
recovered or diverted from landfill. During the site visit, observation of
the biomass confirmed that it is construction and demolition waste.
The biomass is definitively not virgin wood based on its moisture
content, consistency and odour.
No discrepancies were detected in the applicability of the
application of avoided anaerobic decomposition of biomass.
Ownership Substantive test – confirm that emission
reduction achieved through biomass
combustion is wholly owned by the
Responsible Party through interviews
during the site visit.
The Responsible Party confirmed that it procures the biomass
combusted in the project and it owns all equipment and infrastructure
in the greenhouse operations. The Responsible Party, therefore,
owns the emission reduction associated with the project activity.
No discrepancies were detected in the ownership of the
emission reduction.
ISO 14064-2 REQUIREMENTS
Project information Substantive test – review all information
provided in the GHG Report, comparing it
to observations made during the site visit
and data and documentation provided by
the Responsible Party. Confirm that all
required data is included in the report and
is accurate.
The project information described in the GHG Report accurately
represents the baseline and project conditions and the quantification
of the emission reduction, as observed during the site visit.
No discrepancies were detected in the project information
described in the GHG Report.
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Activity Data / Inventory Component Description
Verification Procedures Verification Findings
Definition and selection of
Sources, Sinks and
Reservoirs (SSRs)
Substantive test – review the GHG Report
and supporting documentation, comparing
the selection of SSRs described in these
documents to observations made during
the site visit. Evaluate the justifications
provided for excluding SSRs, confirming
that a conservative approach has been
applied.
The SSRs described in the GHG Report and the selection of SSRs for
quantification appropriately represents the relevant SSRs observed
during the site visit.
No discrepancies were detected in the selection of the SSRs.
Data monitoring for each
quantification parameter
Substantive test – review the data
monitoring plan for each quantification
parameter, evaluating for completeness
and relevance based on understanding of
the overall project. Review level of
transparency in project data to confirm
sufficient transparency to conduct the
verification at a reasonable level of
assurance and meet the needs of the
intended user.
The monitoring plan for each parameter was reviewed and found to
describe the components required to sufficiently monitor the
parameter.
The project data has been provided at a sufficient frequency to
conduct the verification.
No discrepancies were detected in the monitoring plan or the
transparency of the project data.
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Activity Data / Inventory Component Description
Verification Procedures Verification Findings
QUANTIFICATION DATA
Biomass anaerobic
decomposition factors,
biomass combustion
emission factors, biomass
heating values, ash
content
Substantive test – review and confirm the
transcription of all emission factors from
reference documents.
The factors used to calculate the biomass anaerobic decomposition
were correctly transcribed from the Alberta Environment and Parks
emission factor handbook and Environment Canada’s National
Inventory Report. The biomass combustion emission factors were
correctly transcribed from Environment Canada. The biomass heating
values and ash contents were provided by the biomass supplier and
correctly transcribed into the emission quantification spreadsheet.
No discrepancies were detected in the factors used to quantify
biomass combustion emissions.
Woodchip mass Substantive test – Recalculate the
emission reduction using mass of
woodchips from supplier’s invoices.
The recalculation of the emission reduction using the woodchip
suppliers’ biomass mass values reasonably matched the Responsible
Party’s quantification.
No discrepancies were detected in the biomass mass data.
Biomass combustion
auxiliary equipment
inventory, nameplate
ratings and hours in
operation
Substantive test: observe biomass
combustion auxiliary equipment during the
site visit to determine the completeness of
the inventory and the accurate recording
of the nameplate readings. Inquire the
hours in operation for each equipment
from operations staff.
The final equipment inventory and nameplate values for the biomass
auxiliary equipment matched the equipment observed during the site
visits.
No discrepancies were detected in the biomass auxiliary
equipment inventory or recorded nameplate ratings.
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Activity Data / Inventory Component Description
Verification Procedures Verification Findings
EMISSION REDUCTION QUANTIFICATION AND REPORT
Quantification of emission
reduction
Substantive test: Recalculate the emission
reduction using original metered data.
The recalculation of the emission reduction reasonably matched the
Responsible Party’s quantification.
No discrepancies were detected in the quantification of the
emission reduction.
Transcription of final
emission reduction into
GHG Report
Substantive test: compare the final
emission reduction quantity reported by
the Responsible Party to the quantity
reported in the GHG Report. Also,
compare these quantities to the
recalculated quantity in previous
verification procedures.
The final emission reduction quantities were correctly transcribed into
the GHG Report.
No discrepancies were detected in the final reported emission
reduction quantities in the GHG Report.
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3.6 Verification Records
All records used to conduct the verification will be maintained by Brightspot for seven years from the
date of this report.
3.7 Facts discovered after the verification
If any facts are discovered after the completion of the verification that may result in a mater
discrepancy, Brightspot will notify the project proponent and GHG CleanProjects® Registry within
seven days.
3.8 Verification Schedule
The verification was completed according to the schedule established between the Responsible Party
and the Verifier in the Verification Plan. The verification reached important milestones on the following
dates:
• Verification Kickoff Meeting: March 27, 2017
• Site Visit: April 25, 2017
• Final GHG Report May 1, 2017
• Draft Verification Report : May 1, 2017
• Peer Review May 1, 2017
• Final Verification Report May 2, 2017
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4 Verification Statement
CSA CleanProjects® Registry
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Toronto, ON
Canada M9W 1R3
May 2, 2017
Introduction
Prism Farms Ltd. (the “Responsible Party”) engaged Brightspot Climate Inc. (Brightspot Climate) to
review their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and removal project, Prism Farms Biomass
Heating Project (the Project). The Project was developed in accordance with the Alberta Environment
and Parks Quantification Protocol for Diversion of Biomass to Energy from Biomass Combustion
Facilities (Version 1.0, September 2007) (the Protocol).
The Responsible Party’s “GHG Assertion” is comprised of the GHG Report and supporting
documentation. The GHG Assertion covers the reporting period January 1, 2016 to December 31,
2016, and states an emission reduction and removal claim shown in the table below.
GHG Emission Reduction
CO2:
1,608.4
CH4:
40.0
N2O:
-0.1
CO2e:
-10.7
Total CO2e:
2,579
The emission reduction and removal claim consists exclusively of 2016 vintage credits.
The Responsible Party is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the information within the
GHG Assertion. Our responsibility as the verifier is to express an opinion as to whether the GHG
Assertion is materially correct, in accordance with the requirements of the CSA CleanProjects® Registry
and the requirements of ISO 14064-2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification,
monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements.
Scope
We completed our review in accordance with ISO 14064 Part 3: Greenhouse Gases: Specification with
Guidance for the Validation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Assertions (ISO, 2006). As such, we
planned and performed our work to provide positive, but not absolute assurance with respect to the
GHG Assertion.
The verification procedures that were performed through the course of the verification were developed
based on the results of a risk assessment that was completed during the verification planning stage.
These verification procedures are described in the Verification Report.
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Conclusion
I believe our work provides a reasonable basis for my conclusion.
There were no unresolved discrepancies detected in the final GHG Assertion.
Based on our review, it is my opinion at a reasonable level of assurance that the GHG Assertion is
materially correct and presented fairly in accordance with the relevant criteria.
Sincerely,
Aaron Schroeder, P.Eng.
Brightspot Climate Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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5 Conflict of Interest Statement
Brightspot Climate monitored threats to independence throughout the duration of the project. The
following declaration affirms that the following principles were upheld:
Yes No Details
Independence:
The verifying organization remained independent of the activity being
verified, and free from bias and conflict of interest.
The verifying organization maintained objectivity throughout the
verification to ensure that the findings and conclusions are based on
objective evidence generated during the verification,
a N/A
Ethical Conduct:
The verifying organization demonstrated ethical conduct through
trust, integrity, confidentiality and discretion throughout the verification
process.
a N/A
Fair Presentation:
The verifying organization reflected truthfully and accurately
verification activities, findings, conclusions and reports.
The verifying organization reported significant obstacles encountered
during the verification process, as well as unresolved, diverging
opinions among verifiers, the responsible party and the client.
a N/A
Due Professional Care:
The verifying organization exercised due professional care and
judgment in accordance with the importance of the task performed
and the confidence placed by clients and intended users.
Members of the verification team have the necessary skills and
competences to undertake the verification.
a N/A
Date: May 2, 2017
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed:
Aaron Schroeder
Lead Verifier. Brightspot Climate
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6 Statement of Qualifications
6.1.1 Lead Verifier Details
Lead Verifier Name: Aaron Schroeder
Professional Designation: Professional Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: +1 (604) 353-0264
Verifying Company Name: Brightspot Climate Inc.
6.1.2 Lead Verifier Training
• GHG Verification - ISO 14064-3, Canadian Standards Association, 2012
• CCP 403 - GHG Validation and Verification, University of Toronto, 2016 (Instructor)
6.1.3 Verification Team Biographies
Lead Verifier: Aaron Schroeder, P.Eng. has eleven years of professional experience analyzing,
quantifying and auditing greenhouse gas emissions in North America. Aaron’s hands on experience
conducting over 150 greenhouse gas verifications includes numerous engagements for industrial
facilities in power generation, oil and gas production and processing, natural gas pipelines and a wide
range of emission reduction projects in beef and dairy management, conservation cropping (zero-tillage)
and nitrogen fertilizer management, and renewable energy and waste management. Aaron is a
sessional instructor at the University of Toronto’s School of Environment for professional development.
He instructs the school’s greenhouse gas quantification and verification courses.
Analytical Support: Will Grundling, MSc. will provide analytical support to the verification team through
the completion of the verification procedures and the development of the Verification Report. His
verification experience includes event inventories, Alberta’s SGER compliances, Ontario GHG Reporting
Regulation verifications, and Fed Cattle Aggregation and Vent Gas and Instrument Air offset projects.
Peer Reviewer: Jennifer Packer, P.Eng., will conduct an independent peer review of the verification. Jennifer has completed over 25 greenhouse gas verifications of annual industrial facility reports as Lead Verifier or Technical Expert under Alberta’s Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. Her knowledge of biogas, landfill gas and biomass projects is extensive. I, Aaron Schroeder, meet or exceed the qualifications required for third-party verifiers defined by the CSA Clean Projects Registry.
Aaron Schroeder, P.Eng.
Brightspot Climate Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia